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Birds
Short-eared owl
Short-eared owl · Asio flammeus
Discover the mysterious short-eared owl and its unique way of life in nature’s twilight.
Fact file
- Size
- Size approx. 35 to 40 cm, weight between 250 and 400 g
- Males and females
- Males and females are similar, but the female is usually slightly larger and heavier
- Sounds
- Typical sounds are a series of shrill calls, especially during the breeding season
- Diet
- They mainly eat small mammals, birds and insects
- Offspring
- The breeding season lasts from April to July, the eggs hatch after about 30 days
How to identify Short-eared owl
Short-eared owls have striking colouring with brown plumage that shows many paler spots on the wings and back. The characteristic ear tufts are not always prominent, but they do make it possible to distinguish them from other owl species.
With a size of about 35 to 40 cm and a weight of 250 to 400 g, short-eared owls are medium-sized. Their long wings and short tail give them a distinctive silhouette in flight.
More in the app
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- general viewing tips
Where Short-eared owl live
Iceland
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